by Dr. Gaia Hess | Dec 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Just because the weather is cooling down, it doesn’t mean that your kids should be kept indoors all winter long. In fact, there are many reasons to have them spend time outdoors, not least of which is to protect your child’s vision. Studies show that children...
by Dr. Gaia Hess | Nov 28, 2022 | Pediatric Eyecare
Remember what Ralphie’s mother (and others) told him about getting a BB gun from Santa in the movie “A Christmas Story”? They were right. The young lad almost shot his eye out when pulling the trigger aimed at a metal sign in his backyard on...
by Dr. Gaia Hess | Oct 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s likely that you know someone with myopia – a family member, friend, or work colleague. But how much do you really know about this progressive eye disease? Some parents expect that simply receiving a pair of glasses for their child is the only way of dealing...
by Dr. Gaia Hess | Aug 29, 2022 | Pediatric Eyecare
The first visit to the eye doctor can be a little overwhelming for young patients. No matter how welcoming the staff, small children may feel shy or find vision-testing machines and gadgets a little intimidating. Luckily, parents can make visits much less daunting by...
by Dr. Gaia Hess | Aug 19, 2022 | Pediatric Eyecare
The start of a new school year can be overwhelming, even for the most confident children. That’s why parents are doing whatever they can to help their children successfully transition to the next academic grade. Below, we share our top tips for parents, so they can...
